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Biology I: Laboratory Exercises

Biologie I: Uebungen

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Elisabeth Beate Truernit
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:31

Abstract

Principles and methods of light microscopy. Preparation of specimen for microscopy; documentation. Anatomy of seed plants: From cells to organs. Special features of plant cells. Anatomy and function of plant organs. Anatomical adaptations to different environments.

Objective

Capability of preparing biological specimen, microscopy and documentation. Understanding the correlation between plant structure and function at the level of organs, tissues and cells. Awareness of the link between plant anatomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and development.

Content

Basics of optics. Principles of light microscopy. Microscope parts and their function. Köhler illumination. Optical contrasting methods. Measuring object sizes with the microscope. Preparation of specimen for light microscopy. Plant tissue staining techniques. Special features of plant cells: Plastids, vacuole, cell wall. Anatomy of seed plants: From cells to organs. Anatomy and function of various plant tissues (epidermis, vascular tissue, wood, etc.). Anatomy and function of different plant organs (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed). Anatomical adaptations to different environments.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts

Literature

For further reading (not obligatory): Gerhard Wanner: Mikroskopisch-Botanisches Praktikum, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Leistungskontrollen werden während des Kurses durchgeführt.

Registration & Places

Signup Start
14.09.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Biologie I: Uebungen (in G)
Groups are selected in myStudies. Beginn der Lehveranstaltung in der zweiten Semesterwoche. Eine gemeinsame Begrüssung findet ONLINE am Dienstag 15. September von 12.10-12.30 statt. Die Theorieeinführung für die Übungen finden jeweils am Freitag von 13.15-14.00 ONLINE statt.
  • Mon 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Mon 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Tue 17:15-19:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Tue 17:15-19:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Wed 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Wed 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Thu 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Fri 13:00-14:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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